The most famous thing in Germany is Gummib?rchen.
Invented in 1922, Kaiser Wilhelm II called it "a great invention of the Weimar Republic!"
The gummy bears were invented by a confectioner named Hans Riegl in the Kasenish district of Bonn. Edible gelatin is the main ingredient in gummy bears. Fruity and licorice-flavored gummy bears were a huge success at New Year's markets. Along with Germany's economic boom in the 1950s, Gummi Bears also changed its image. The little bear that was originally a little shriveled has now become chubby and colorful. The traditional gummy bears come in 5 colors, representing 5 flavors. When artificial colors are no longer popular, the gummy bears have also become a little pale - but this has not affected the public's love for it at all. After all, gummy bears dyed with natural fruit juice are the favorite of children all over the world. Of course, it has loyal fans among adults as well. And it’s cheap, you can buy 200 grams of gummy candies for 0.79 euros.
The gummy bears are now produced by Haribo, and they are rated as the most trustworthy candy brand in the German market.